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Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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We urge you to grab some of the new ammo ... if you can find it (thanks, ammo shortage<\/a>). We included some data on the ammo below. Watch the video above for a closer look. For even more info, please visit Hornady.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Hornady Handgun Hunter ammo just recently hit the market in seven different cartridges. Those cartridges include, 9mm Luger +P, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10mm, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, and the aforementioned .44 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge you to grab some of the new ammo ... if you can find it (thanks, ammo shortage<\/a>). We included some data on the ammo below. Watch the video above for a closer look. For even more info, please visit Hornady.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"They are also built with a very large hollow point cavity that helps aid in expansion and filled with a soft elastomer material, which helps those hollow point tips from clogging,\" Hornady's Neal Emery told us. \"It also helps aid in expansion. When the bullet impacts, that elastomer is pushed back and then it starts pushing out in all directions, which helps force that bullet to basically mushroom or expand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hornady Handgun Hunter ammo just recently hit the market in seven different cartridges. Those cartridges include, 9mm Luger +P, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10mm, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, and the aforementioned .44 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge you to grab some of the new ammo ... if you can find it (thanks, ammo shortage<\/a>). We included some data on the ammo below. Watch the video above for a closer look. For even more info, please visit Hornady.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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We got to shoot the .44 Magnum Handgun Hunter ammo at the 2020 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous<\/a> in Idaho. As expected, it packs a punch. But the technology behind the bullet is impressive, to say the least. It's a non-lead bullet. Instead, it features a tough copper alloy in the MonoFlex bullet; this allows for deeper penetration and also better weight retention. The copper alloy allows about 95 percent weight retention for \"maximum impact.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"They are also built with a very large hollow point cavity that helps aid in expansion and filled with a soft elastomer material, which helps those hollow point tips from clogging,\" Hornady's Neal Emery told us. \"It also helps aid in expansion. When the bullet impacts, that elastomer is pushed back and then it starts pushing out in all directions, which helps force that bullet to basically mushroom or expand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hornady Handgun Hunter ammo just recently hit the market in seven different cartridges. Those cartridges include, 9mm Luger +P, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10mm, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, and the aforementioned .44 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge you to grab some of the new ammo ... if you can find it (thanks, ammo shortage<\/a>). We included some data on the ammo below. Watch the video above for a closer look. For even more info, please visit Hornady.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Arrives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We got to shoot the .44 Magnum Handgun Hunter ammo at the 2020 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous<\/a> in Idaho. As expected, it packs a punch. But the technology behind the bullet is impressive, to say the least. It's a non-lead bullet. Instead, it features a tough copper alloy in the MonoFlex bullet; this allows for deeper penetration and also better weight retention. The copper alloy allows about 95 percent weight retention for \"maximum impact.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"They are also built with a very large hollow point cavity that helps aid in expansion and filled with a soft elastomer material, which helps those hollow point tips from clogging,\" Hornady's Neal Emery told us. \"It also helps aid in expansion. When the bullet impacts, that elastomer is pushed back and then it starts pushing out in all directions, which helps force that bullet to basically mushroom or expand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hornady Handgun Hunter ammo just recently hit the market in seven different cartridges. Those cartridges include, 9mm Luger +P, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10mm, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, and the aforementioned .44 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge you to grab some of the new ammo ... if you can find it (thanks, ammo shortage<\/a>). We included some data on the ammo below. Watch the video above for a closer look. For even more info, please visit Hornady.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Hornady is an innovator in the ammo space. From its 300 PRC cartridge<\/a> to its even newer 6mm ARC<\/a>, Hornady always has something in the works. Well, the Hornady Handgun Hunter ammo has been in the works since 2019 when it was first announced. And now, we have a full look at the ammo as it finally hits shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Arrives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We got to shoot the .44 Magnum Handgun Hunter ammo at the 2020 Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous<\/a> in Idaho. As expected, it packs a punch. But the technology behind the bullet is impressive, to say the least. It's a non-lead bullet. Instead, it features a tough copper alloy in the MonoFlex bullet; this allows for deeper penetration and also better weight retention. The copper alloy allows about 95 percent weight retention for \"maximum impact.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"They are also built with a very large hollow point cavity that helps aid in expansion and filled with a soft elastomer material, which helps those hollow point tips from clogging,\" Hornady's Neal Emery told us. \"It also helps aid in expansion. When the bullet impacts, that elastomer is pushed back and then it starts pushing out in all directions, which helps force that bullet to basically mushroom or expand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hornady Handgun Hunter ammo just recently hit the market in seven different cartridges. Those cartridges include, 9mm Luger +P, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10mm, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, and the aforementioned .44 Magnum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge you to grab some of the new ammo ... if you can find it (thanks, ammo shortage<\/a>). We included some data on the ammo below. Watch the video above for a closer look. For even more info, please visit Hornady.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Bullet Type<\/strong><\/td>B.C.<\/strong><\/td>Box Count<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9mm Luger +P<\/td>115 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.136 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.357 Magnum<\/td>130 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.140 (G1)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
.40 S&W<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
10mm Automatic<\/td>135 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.101 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.44 Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.169 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.454 Casull<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
.460 S&W Magnum<\/td>200 gr<\/td>MonoFlex<\/td>.166 (G1)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","post_title":"Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo Finally Available From 9mm to .460 S&W","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-07 18:27:17","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-07 23:27:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/11\/30\/hornady-handgun-hunter-ammo-first-look\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4982,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2018-04-03 09:00:02","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-03 13:00:02","post_content":" \n\nMuch of what has been written about calibers is wrong. The fact is that the .45 ACP is just not the \"manstopper\" people like to say it is. The fact is that the .223 in the civilian realm is good for coyotes and target practice and that's about it. Not only that, it also isn't the best at either thing.\n\n[in_content post=\"1195\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nHowever, guns are tools, and so are the various calibers of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The tool you pick determines what you can do with it. How can you get a lot of bang for your buck? By picking the most diverse tools.\n\nWhat, though, are the most diverse calibers? What caliber of firearm<\/a> will give you the widest range of function? The following three do, as they can do just about everything.\n

Handgun Calibers: The 10mm<\/h3>\nSay what you want about 10mm fans; they have some serious points on their side. No other handgun round is as diverse as the 10mm Auto.\n\nThe 10mm Auto can be loaded as soft or as hard as you want. Light loadings that are just a .40 S&W with a longer case for target shooting or defense are available. Medium loads with a bit more zip are too. At the upper end, the 10mm is one of the few legitimate magnum auto rounds, surpassing even the .357 Magnum in velocity and muzzle energy.\n\nOnly the hardiest of handloads are close to the .41 Magnum, and even then only rival the lightest loadings, so don't start.\n\nNo other handgun round compares in this regard. The .357\/.38 Special family is great for small game and can be serviceable for deer, but the 10mm packs more punch for not too much more recoil. Most serious handgun hunting starts with either the .41 or .44 Magnum, but deer and hogs are well within its capabilities.\n\nThat said, there aren't too many .44 Special or .41 Magnum concealed carry guns out there \u2014 you have the Charter Arms Bulldog and that's about it.\n\nIt's still a good choice as a backup gun in bear country, and there are reports of grizzlies being felled by 10mm handgun fire. It's good at the range. Lastly, it's good for personal protection, such as in a carry gun in a concealed carry holster. It can put food on the table. You really can't get any more out of a handgun.\n

Shotgun Calibers: 12-Gauge Shotshell<\/h3>\nThe king of shotgun cartridges is undeniably the 12-gauge. Sure, the 10-gauge packs more punch and the 20-gauge does most of what the 12 does with less recoil, but the 12-gauge is just so good that there's almost no point in really getting anything else unless you just can't handle it.\n\nVirtually everything you can do with a shotgun could be done with a single 12-gauge pump. Shooting sports to hunting to home defense, that Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 will do it all. Throw in a few chokes (though some say Improved Cylinder or Modified is all you need) and you've got one of the most diverse firearm platforms known to man.\n\n[in_content post=\"493\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\n\nFor small game, a 2.75-inch loaded with #7 will put that cottontail or snowshoe hare or squirrel in the pot. Ditto for grouse, ptarmigan, pigeon, dove, quail, pheasant or chukar. For duck or goose, step up to a 3-inch #2...or 3.5-inch if your gun (or more to the point your shoulder) can take it. Go down to #5 for turkey and never bother with Butterball again.\n\nIt doesn't end there. Slugs, sabot and buckshot can be used for deer, elk, or hogs (in some states, that's all you can use) to fill the freezer with larger game. Police and military personnel load combat shotguns with buckshot, and you can too to keep the homestead safe.\n\nGranted, there are many 12-gauge shotguns out there, with a multitude of purposes. Cheap pump guns for the entry level. Semi-autos for the tactical set and\/or the 3-gun crowd, or for serious waterfowlers. Over-unders and side-by-sides ranging from the economical to bespoke guns of lascivious finery (and a price point to match) and all points in between.\n\nFew guns give you the same bang for the buck, so to speak, as a 12-gauge shotgun.\n

Rifle Calibers (TIE): .308 and .30-06<\/h3>\nAs far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the .308 Winchester\/7.62x51mm and good old .30-06, which as Townsend Whelen said is never a mistake. It's hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks.\n\nBoth are excellent medium range rounds. Both are widely available. They are also quite cost-effective. Both rounds will take most North American game without issue, and a good deal in Africa besides. Both are easy enough for all but the most recoil-sensitive shooters to manage.\n\nThere are some finer points to each, though.\n\nThe .308 is a short-action round, meaning rifles can be lighter and more compact. The .308 is more popular in the long-range crowd, and is a go-to for F-Class and Palma matches. You'll also find more match-grade ammunition for those events on many shelves.\n\nPlenty is out there for '06 \u2014 you just have to look \u2014 and handloaders have found it capable of every bit the accuracy as .308 at long range. Carlos Hathcock, after all, did most of his sniping with a .30-06 Model 70 (with a 4X Unertl scope, no less) in the 1960s, so don't go believing too much of the hype.\n\nHowever, the longer case of the .30-06 means more bullet choice since it can handle grain weights from 110 grains up to 220. The .308 tops out at 180. While underpowered compared to .300 Winchester Magnum and other larger .30 caliber rounds, the 200- and 220-grain loadings are considered the minimum acceptable round for hunting the great bears (not stopping; that's a whole other ball game) though most serious bruin hunters opt for a .338 Win Mag at the minimum.\n\nThat said, either chambering can do a whole lot of target shooting, can put most game on the table without issue, and can be found in every gun store from coast to coast and many more worldwide. If you had only one rifle, either is a solid choice.\n\nAbout the author: Sam Hoober is a contributing editor for Alien Gear Holsters<\/a>, a subsidiary of Tedder Industries<\/a>.<\/em>","post_title":"Bang For Your Buck: The 3 Most Diverse Firearm Calibers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"diverse-firearm-calibers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:40:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:40:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/04\/03\/diverse-firearm-calibers\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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